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Computing on the road, Saving power, Power saving methods – Panasonic CF-T1 User Manual

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Computing on the Road

One of the main features of notebook-type computers is that you have the power of

computing away from your home or office. In the following, information is provided on how

to maximize use of the battery pack which is necessary for such computing. Select

or

to view important tips for using the battery pack.

You can also view important tips using the following procedures.

Windows 2000

Select [Important Battery Tips] or [Important Tips] in [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] -
[On-Line Manuals].

Windows XP

Select [Important Battery Tips] or [Important Tips] in [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] -
[On-Line Manuals].

Four Important Points

POINT

1

:

Be sure to charge your battery before and after use.

POINT

2

:

To get the maximum use of your battery, set the power management mode.

POINT

3

:

Check to see that you have your AC adaptor with you before leaving your

home or office.
Purchasing a spare battery (CF-VZSU24) is highly recommended.

POINT

4

:

Always watch your battery level!

Power Saving Methods

Leave your computer off when it is not in use

(

Ÿ “ Starting Up/Shutting Down”)

Adjust the brightness (darker) with

Fn

Fn

Fn

Fn + F1

F1

F1

F1

Before stepping away from your computer, press

Fn

Fn

Fn

Fn + F7

F7

F7

F7 or Fn

Fn

Fn

Fn +

F10

F10

F10

F10 to put your computer in the standby or hibernation mode
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Use the power saving function

Windows 2000

In [Control Panel] - [Power Options], make settings in detail for the timeout, alarm, etc.
to save power.

Windows XP

In [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options], make settings in
detail for the timeout, alarm, etc. to save power.
By selecting [Max Battery] in [Power Schemes], the battery’s operating time can be
extended even further.

Use the Video Power Saving Mode

In [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility, select [Video Power Saving Mode]
- [Battery Optimized] to save power.

Windows 2000

Setting the Intel

®

SpeedStep

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Saving Power